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8. Replacement of section 205 of the principal enactment

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

Section 205 of the principal enactment is hereby repealed and the following section substituted therefor :—

205. If the accused pleads guilty to the offence with which he is indicted or to a lesser offence for which he could be convicted on that indictment, the provisions of section 197 shall apply.”.

“Plea of guilty and sentencing.

“Section 197

to apply in dealing with plea of guilty and sentencing.

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